Sony Switch MCS 8M User Manual

4-296-438-11 (1)  
Multi Format  
Compact Switcher  
Operating Instructions (Volume I Basic Operation)  
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.  
MCS-8M  
Software Version 1.00  
© 2011 Sony Corporation  
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For the customers in Europe  
AVERTISSEMENT  
This product with the CE marking complies with the EMC  
Directive issued by the Commission of the European  
Community.  
Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the  
following European standards:  
• EN55103-1 : Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)  
• EN55103-2 : Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity)  
This product is intended for use in the following  
Electromagnetic Environments: E1 (residential), E2  
(commercial and light industrial), E3 (urban outdoors), E4  
(controlled EMC environment, ex. TV studio).  
Afin de réduire les risques d’incendie ou  
d’électrocution, ne pas exposer cet  
appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.  
Afin d’écarter tout risque d’électrocution,  
garder le coffret fermé. Ne confier  
l’entretien de l’appareil qu’à un personnel  
qualifié.  
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation,  
1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.  
CET APPAREIL DOIT ÊTRE RELIÉ À LA  
TERRE.  
The Authorized Representative for EMC and product  
safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse  
61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or  
guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in  
separate service or guarantee documents.  
AVERTISSEMENT  
1. Utilisez un cordon d’alimentation (câble secteur à 3  
fils)/fiche femelle/fiche mâle avec des contacts de mise  
à la terre conformes à la réglementation de sécurité  
locale applicable.  
2. Utilisez un cordon d’alimentation (câble secteur à 3  
fils)/fiche femelle/fiche mâle avec des caractéristiques  
nominales (tension, ampérage) appropriées.  
For kundene i Norge  
Dette utstyret kan kobles til et IT-strømfordelingssystem.  
For the State of California, USA only  
Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See  
Perchlorate Material : Lithium battery contains  
perchlorate.  
Pour toute question sur l’utilisation du cordon  
d’alimentation/fiche femelle/fiche mâle ci-dessus,  
consultez un technicien du service après-vente qualifié.  
For the customers in Taiwan only  
Pour les clients au Canada  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la  
norme NMB-003 du Canada.  
Pour les clients en Europe  
Ce produit portant la marque CE est conforme à la  
Directive sur la compatibilité électromagnétique (EMC)  
émise par la Commission de la Communauté européenne.  
La conformité à cette directive implique la conformité aux  
normes européennes suivantes :  
• EN55103-1 : Interférences électromagnétiques  
(émission)  
• EN55103-2 : Sensibilité électromagnétique (immunité)  
Ce produit est prévu pour être utilisé dans les  
environnements électromagnétiques suivants : E1  
(résidentiel), E2 (commercial et industrie légère), E3  
(urbain extérieur) et E4 (environnement EMC contrôlé, ex.  
studio de télévision).  
Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony Corporation, 1-7-1  
Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japon.  
Le représentant autorisé pour EMC et la sécurité des  
produits est Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse  
61, 70327 Stuttgart, Allemagne. Pour toute question  
concernant le service ou la garantie, veuillez consulter les  
adresses indiquées dans les documents de service ou de  
garantie séparés.  
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WARNUNG  
Um die Gefahr von Bränden oder  
elektrischen Schlägen zu verringern, darf  
dieses Gerät nicht Regen oder  
Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt werden.  
Um einen elektrischen Schlag zu  
vermeiden, darf das Gehäuse nicht  
geöffnet werden. Überlassen Sie  
Wartungsarbeiten stets nur qualifiziertem  
Fachpersonal.  
DIESES GERÄT MUSS GEERDET  
WERDEN.  
WARNUNG  
1. Verwenden Sie ein geprüftes Netzkabel (3-adriges  
Stromkabel)/einen geprüften Geräteanschluss/einen  
geprüften Stecker mit Schutzkontakten entsprechend  
den Sicherheitsvorschriften, die im betreffenden Land  
gelten.  
2. Verwenden Sie ein Netzkabel (3-adriges Stromkabel)/  
einen Geräteanschluss/einen Stecker mit den  
geeigneten Anschlusswerten (Volt, Ampere).  
Wenn Sie Fragen zur Verwendung von Netzkabel/  
Geräteanschluss/Stecker haben, wenden Sie sich bitte an  
qualifiziertes Kundendienstpersonal.  
Für Kunden in Europa  
Dieses Produkt besitzt die CE-Kennzeichnung und erfüllt  
die EMV-Richtlinie der EG-Kommission.  
Angewandte Normen:  
• EN55103-1: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit  
(Störaussendung)  
• EN55103-2: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit  
(Störfestigkeit)  
Für die folgenden elektromagnetischen Umgebungen: E1  
(Wohnbereich), E2 (kommerzieller und in beschränktem  
Maße industrieller Bereich), E3 (Stadtbereich im Freien)  
und E4 (kontrollierter EMV-Bereich, z.B. Fernsehstudio).  
Der Hersteller dieses Produkts ist Sony Corporation, 1-7-1  
Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.  
Der autorisierte Repräsentant für EMV und  
Produktsicherheit ist Sony Deutschland GmbH,  
Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Deutschland. Bei  
jeglichen Angelegenheiten in Bezug auf Kundendienst  
oder Garantie wenden Sie sich bitte an die in den separaten  
Kundendienst- oder Garantiedokumenten aufgeführten  
Anschriften.  
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Table of Contents  
(this manual)  
Table of Contents  
(Volume II Advanced Settings)  
(CD-ROM manual)  
Chapter 1 Overview  
Introduction  
Chapter 2 Video Switching  
Overview  
Setting the Transition Type  
General Transition Settings ([Misc] menu)  
Bus Delegation  
Setting Wipes  
Setting DME Wipes  
Details on [Effect] Menu  
Setting Keys  
Details on [Key] Menu  
Checking the Preview Video before Switching with the  
CUT Button.........................................................................I-25  
Selecting Effects with the Numeric Keypad  
Chapter 3 Audio Mixing  
Overview  
Details on [Audio Channel] Menu  
(Direct Selection)................................................................I-27  
Chapter 4 Input Image Freezing  
and Frame Memory  
Overview  
Freezing Input Images  
Selecting Frame Memory for Use as Frame Memory  
Video (FM)  
Saving Images to Frame Memory  
Importing and Exporting Images  
Chapter 5 Importing and Exporting  
Files  
Importing and Exporting Configuration Data  
Importing and Exporting Snapshots  
Formatting a USB Flash Drive  
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About This Manual  
Chapter 6 3D System  
Overview  
This manual describes the preparations necessary to use  
this unit and its basic operations.  
Making the Necessary Settings  
Basic video switching and composition operations and  
audio mixing can be performed by following the procedure  
in this manual.  
Chapter 7 Controlling External  
Devices  
For details on advanced settings and operations, see the “Operating  
Instructions (Volume II Advanced Settings).”  
Enabling/Disabling Operation from External Devices  
Connecting with External Devices  
Details on [GPI/Tally] Menu  
How to Read the Manual  
Chapter 8 Setup ([Setup] Menu)  
Overview  
Notes on setting values  
Setting values that appear in bold indicate factory default  
settings.  
System Setup (System)  
Example:  
Audio Setup (Audio)  
Knob Parameter Meaning  
Setting values  
Video Input Setup (Video (Input))  
V3  
Format  
Signal format  
108059, 108050,  
720p59, 720p50,  
480i59, 576i50,  
Assigning Video Input Signals to the Cross Point  
Buttons (Video (XPT))  
Test1, Test2, Test3  
Video Output Setup (Video (Output))  
V4  
Aspect  
Aspect ratio  
16:9, 4:3  
Setup of Other Video Related Items (Video (Misc))  
Displaying Various Information (Information)  
About references  
References to the Operating Instructions (Volume II  
Advanced Settings) are indicated by the c mark as  
follows.  
Installing Application Software and Firmware  
(Install)  
Example 1:  
POS (position) button (c Advanced Settings)  
Example 2:  
Appendix  
Message List  
Index  
For details, see “Message List” (c Advanced Settings).  
To find information on a specific topic  
See “Index” (page I-43) at the end of this manual.  
The index indicates whether the information can be found  
in “Volume I Basic Operation” or “Volume II Advanced  
Settings” and the corresponding page numbers.  
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Usage Precautions  
Using the CD-ROM  
Manual  
Note on Faulty Pixels on the LCD  
Panel  
The supplied CD-ROM includes operation manuals  
(Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish,  
Simplified Chinese, Korea and Portuguese versions).  
The LCD panel fitted to this unit is manufactured with high  
precision technology, giving a functioning pixel ratio of at  
least 99.99%. Thus a very small proportion of pixels  
maybe “stuck”, either always off (black), always on (red,  
green, or blue), or flashing. In addition, over a long period  
of use, because of the physical characteristics of the liquid  
crystal display, such “stuck” pixels may appear  
spontaneously. These problems are not a malfunction.  
Note that any such problems have no effect on recorded  
data.  
Preparations  
The following program must be installed on your computer  
in order to read the Operating Instructions contained in the  
CD-ROM.  
• Adobe Reader Version 6.0 or higher  
Memo  
If Adobe Reader is not installed, it may be downloaded  
from the following URL:  
Adobe and Adobe Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems  
Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.  
To Read the CD-ROM Manual  
To read the operation manual contained in the CD-ROM  
disc, do the following:  
1
Insert the CD-ROM disc in your CD-ROM drive.  
A cover page appears automatically in your browser.  
If it does not appear automatically in the browser,  
double click the index.htm file on the CD-ROM  
disc.  
2
Select and click the operation manual that you want to  
read.  
The selected file opens.  
Memo  
The files may not be displayed properly, depending on the  
version of Adobe Reader. In such a case, install the latest  
version you can download from the URL mentioned in  
Note  
If you have lost or damaged the CD-ROM, you can  
purchase a new one to replace it. Contact your Sony  
service representative.  
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Overview  
1
Chapter  
Introduction  
The MCS-8M Multi Format Compact Switcher is a compact switcher that can be  
used in SD, HD, and 3D systems. This unit allows you to perform video switching  
with added effects and audio mixing via simple operations.  
System configuration example: Live recording / production system (HD system)  
Presenter  
Projector  
microphone  
Host microphone  
Presenter computer  
MIC  
DVIHDMI  
conversion cable  
DVI-I  
MIC  
CD/DVD  
player  
USB flash drive  
(CG material)  
Camera with HD SDI output  
DVI-D  
Multi Viewer display  
LENS INFO BRT DISP HISTOGRAM  
ASSIGN  
S&Q  
AF/MF  
Full MF  
A
B
SLOT SELECT  
1
2
3
IRIS  
ND  
FILTER  
CH-1  
MANU AUTO  
MACRO  
2
1
OPEN  
AUDIO  
LEVEL  
HD SDI  
ZEBRA PEAKING FULL AUTO  
CH-2  
OFF ON  
FOCUS  
LINE  
CLOSE  
OPEN  
OFF  
GAIN  
WHITE BAL  
CACHE REC  
L
M
H
B
A
PRST  
MANU AUTO  
PUSH AF  
Camera with HDMI output  
DVI-D  
DVIHDMI  
HDMI  
HD SDI  
conversion cable  
Recording equipment with  
HD SDI output  
Headphones  
HD SDI  
PGM monitoring display  
HD SDI  
PGM OUT  
Recording equipment  
with HD SDI input  
PA, etc.  
For details on configurations for SD or 3D systems, see “System Configuration Examples” (c Advanced Settings).  
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Names and Functions of Parts  
Front Panel  
1 Audio control block (page I-9)  
2 Menu control block (page I-10)  
Power switch (page I-16)  
USB connector (page I-13)  
5 Numeric keypad block (page I-12)  
4 Transition control block (page I-11)  
3 Cross-point control block (page I-11)  
1 Audio Control Block  
aACCESS/PFL (access/pre-fade listen) buttons  
1
2 3  
4
5
(page I-33, c Advanced Settings)  
bCH ON (channel on) buttons (page I-32)  
cDIM (dimmer) button (page I-33)  
6
7
dMONITOR SEL (monitor select) button  
eMONITOR LEVEL adjustment knob (page I-33)  
fPeak indicator (page I-22)  
gInput signal indicator (page I-22)  
hChannel faders (pages I-21, I-32)  
iAudio level meters (page I-33)  
jProgram fader (page I-32)  
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Viewing the menu screen  
2 Menu Control Block  
1
2
3
4
2
3
1
Rate  
Mon  
SS  
PGM  
0001  
30  
11  
5
6
Effect  
2/8  
Back  
Effect Transition  
Wipe Adjust  
Wipe Edge  
Modify  
4
5
Direct  
PtnNum  
Enter  
Norm  
1
7
6
aEffect pattern area (page I-37)  
Displays the effect pattern icon and number currently  
selected for the effect transition.  
aMenu display  
bMenu selection buttons  
bTransition rate area (page I-27)  
Display a menu that corresponds with the button  
pressed.  
Displays the transition rate of the current effect  
transition.  
• KEY button (page I-29)  
cSnapshot area (page I-34)  
dAudio monitor area (page I-33)  
eMenu name area  
Displays the [Key] menu. (c Advanced Settings)  
• EFF (effect) button  
Displays the [Effect] menu. (c Advanced Settings)  
• FM (frame memory) button  
Left: Displays the name of the current menu.  
Right: Displays the item number of the currently  
selected menu item or a message (c Advanced  
Settings).  
Displays the [Frame Memory] menu.  
(c Advanced Settings)  
• MISC (miscellaneous) button  
fItems area  
Displays the [Misc] menu. (c Advanced Settings)  
• FILE button  
Displays the menu items.  
gParameters area  
Displays the [File] menu. (c Advanced Settings)  
• SETUP button (pages I-17 to I-23)  
Displays the [Setup] menu. (c Advanced Settings)  
• MENU1 and 2 buttons (for future expansion)  
Displays the parameter names and setting values.  
cX-Y pointer (c Advanced Settings)  
dPOS (position) button (c Advanced Settings)  
eF1 and F2 buttons (for future expansion)  
fAdjustment knobs 1 to 4 (V1 to V4) (page I-11)  
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aBus delegation buttons  
Menu operations  
(c Advanced Settings)  
When you press a menu selection button or an ACCESS/  
PFL button, setting items and values appear in the  
parameters area at the bottom of the screen. You can use  
the corresponding adjustment knobs to perform  
adjustments and selections.  
• BKGD (background) button (page I-35)  
• KEY button (pages I-29, I-30, I-35)  
• AUX 1 and 2 (auxiliary) buttons  
(c Advanced Settings)  
Rate  
Mon  
SS  
bPGM (program) cross-point buttons 1 to 8/  
PGM  
0001  
30  
11  
Effect  
Back  
2/8  
SHIFT (pages I-19, I-25)  
Effect Transition  
Wipe Adjust  
Wipe Edge  
Modify  
Items area  
cPST/KEY (preset/key) cross-point buttons 1 to  
8/SHIFT (pages I-19, I-25)  
Direct  
Norm  
PtnNum  
Parameters  
area  
Enter  
1
4 Transition Control Block  
2
1
3
V1  
V2  
V3  
V4  
Basic adjustment knob operations  
Items area  
Turn the V1 knob left or right to move the cursor up or  
down.  
If the B icon appears for an item, pressing the V1 knob  
moves to the sub menu of that item.  
Parameters area  
Turn the V2 to V4 knobs left or right to increase, decrease,  
or cycle through setting values.  
4
5
6
7
8
You can make incremental adjustments to parameters in  
the [Effect] menu, [Key] menu (excluding some  
parameters in the [Resizer] menu), and the [Misc] menu  
that include decimal number values by turning the knobs  
while pressing them.  
aTransition type selection buttons  
• MIX button (pages I-26, I-27)  
If an action (saving, applying of setting values, etc.) is  
associated with the respective item, pressing the knob  
performs this action.  
• EFF (effect) button (pages I-26, I-27)  
bNext transition selection buttons  
• BKGD (background) button (page I-12)  
• KEY button (pages I-12, I-29, I-30)  
cFTB (fade-to-black) button  
3 Cross-Point Control Block  
When you press the FTB button, the current program  
output image will fade out to a black screen. When you  
press the FTB button again, the original image will fade  
in from the black screen.  
1
2
dAUTO TRANS (auto-transition) button  
eCUT button (page I-26)  
fTransition indicators (page I-27)  
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gFader lever (page I-26)  
Entering numeric values  
The numeric buttons are used to enter numeric values for  
operations such as specifying effect pattern numbers and  
saving or recalling snapshots.  
hKEY TRANS (key transition) button  
(c Advanced Settings)  
1 Press the EFF button or SNAPSHOT button to light it.  
Using the next transition selection buttons  
Turn on (i.e., light) the buttons by pressing them to specify  
which part of the video is switched at the next transition.  
(When specifying an effect pattern number, be sure to  
turn off the DIRECT/ESC button.)  
2 Press the numeric buttons (0 to 9) to enter the numeric value.  
Next transition  
Operation  
selection button  
The entered value appears in white at the top of the  
menu screen.  
BKGD  
KEY  
The background video is switched at  
the next transition.  
3 Press the ENTER button to confirm.  
The key is inserted or removed at the  
next transition. If the key is not currently  
inserted, it is inserted at the next  
transition. If the key is inserted, it is  
removed at the next transition.  
The numeric value appears in orange after it is  
confirmed.  
Tip  
BKGD+KEY  
(simultaneous)  
The background video is switched and  
the key is inserted or removed at the  
next transition.  
If you press the DIRECT/ESC button before pressing the  
ENTER button after entering the numeric value, the value  
will be canceled.  
Tip  
When the AUX 1 or AUX 2 button is selected (i.e., lit) in  
the bus delegation buttons, the next transition is fixed at  
BKGD.  
5 Numeric Keypad Block  
1 2  
3
4
5
6
aSNAPSHOT button (page I-34)  
bEFF (effect) button (page I-27)  
cNumeric buttons (0 to 9) (page I-27)  
dENTER button (pages I-28, I-34)  
eSTORE button (page I-34)  
fDIRECT/ESC (direct/escape) button (page I-27)  
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Rear Panel  
2 Audio input block (page I-13)  
1 Audio output block (page I-13)  
1
2
3
4
5
6
5 Video input block (page I-14)  
4 Reference signal input/output block (page I-14)  
3 Video output block (page I-14)  
aAnti-theft cable slot  
dAUX OUT (auxiliary output) 1 and 2 connectors  
(TRS phone)  
Connect a commercially available anti-theft cable  
(3 mm × 7 mm) here to prevent theft.  
(c Advanced Settings)  
bUSB connector  
ePGM OUT (program output) L and R  
Connect a USB flash drive here.  
cAC IN (power input) connector (page I-16)  
connectors (XLR, male) (page I-33)  
dTALLY/GPI connector (15-pin D-sub, male)  
2 Audio Input Block  
eREMOTE connector (RS-232C, 9-pin D-sub,  
male) (page I-42)  
fGround connector  
Connect the system grounding wire here.  
1
2
3
1 Audio Output Block  
aLINE IN (line input) 7 and 8 connectors (phono  
jack) (page I-21)  
bMIC/LINE IN (microphone/line input) 3 to 6  
connectors (TRS phone) (page I-21)  
cMIC/LINE IN (microphone/line input) 1 and 2  
connectors (XLR, female/TRS phone combo)  
1
2
3
4
5
aHEADPHONES connector (standard stereo  
These do not supply power (e.g., for condenser  
microphones).  
phone) (page I-33)  
bMON OUT (monitor output) L and R connectors  
(TRS phone) (page I-33)  
cMIX OUT (mix output) L and R connectors  
(phono jack) (c Advanced Settings)  
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3 Video Output Block  
5 Video Input Block  
1
1
2
3
4
2
3
aVIDEO IN (video input) 1 to 3 connectors  
(BNC type) (page I-19)  
aVIDEO OUT AUX (video output auxiliary)  
connector (BNC type) (c Advanced Settings)  
This output is used for confirming video.  
bDVI-D OUT (DVI-D output) connectors (DVI-D  
type)  
bHDMI IN (HDMI input) 1 to 3 connectors  
cDVI-I IN (DVI-I input) connector (DVI-I type)  
dSDI IN (SDI input) 1 to 4 connectors (BNC type)  
• MULTI VIEWER connector (page I-23)  
• AUX (auxiliary) connector  
(c Advanced Settings)  
Outputs 1080i/59.94, 1080i/50, 720p/59.94, and  
720p/50 signals.  
cSDI OUT (SDI output) connectors (BNC type)  
• MULTI VIEWER connector (page I-23)  
• AUX (auxiliary) 1 and 2 connectors  
(c Advanced Settings)  
• PGM (program) connector (page I-33)  
4 Reference Signal Input/Output  
Block  
1
2
aREF OUT (reference signal output) connector  
(BNC type) (c Advanced Settings)  
bREF IN (reference signal input) connectors  
(BNC type)  
Input an external reference sync signal here. One of the  
connectors can be used as a loop-through output  
connector. If you will not be using loop-through output,  
terminate the connector with a 75 Ω terminator. (page  
I-16)  
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Preparations  
2
Chapter  
Connecting Devices  
Connect each device to the rear panel of the unit.  
Connection example: HD system  
CD/DVD  
player  
LINE IN  
Microphone  
PGM OUT  
PA  
MIC/LINE IN  
REF IN  
75 Ω terminator  
HEADPHONE  
DVI-I IN  
Headphones  
DVI-D OUT  
Computer  
(presenter)  
DVIHDMI  
conversion cable  
DVI-D OUT  
SDI IN  
DVIHDMI  
conversion cable  
HDMI IN  
Camera  
SDI OUT  
LENS INFO BRT DISP HISTOGRAM  
ASSIGN  
S&Q  
AF/MF  
F
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M
F
A
B
SLOT SELECT  
1
2
3
IRIS  
ND  
FILTER  
CH-1  
MANU AUTO  
MACRO  
2
1
OPEN  
AUDIO  
LEVEL  
Z
E
B
R
A
P
E
A
K
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G
F
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L
L
A
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CH-2  
OFF ON  
FOCUS  
CLOSE  
OPEN  
OFF  
GAIN  
WHITE BAL  
CACHE REC  
L
M
H
B
A
PRST  
Camera  
MANU AUTO  
PUSH AF  
SDI OUT  
Multi Viewer display  
Reference signal  
input  
Reference signal  
generator  
PGM monitoring display  
Projector  
REF IN  
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Raise or lower the fader lever all the way up or down.  
Notes  
• When you are using a reference signal generator, and do  
not want to perform loop-through output of the reference  
signal input to one of the REF IN connectors of the unit,  
attach a 75 Ω terminator to the other connector (see page  
I-14). In addition, be sure to install termination resistors  
of 75 Ω on each device connected to the unit. For details  
on how to install the termination resistors, refer to the  
operating instructions for each device.  
Fader lever  
• When the unit is connected to a device that cannot input  
external reference signals, you can enable  
synchronization by enabling the frame synchronizer  
function of the SDI input connector connected to the  
device (default: enabled). For details on configuration,  
see the “Operating Instructions (c Advanced Settings).”  
This is always enabled for the VIDEO IN 1 to 3  
connectors.  
Turning the unit off  
Set the power switch to the a position.  
Note  
When you turn off the unit, the configurations for the  
current effects, keys, and setup are not saved. To save the  
current configurations, perform [Startup Define] in the  
[Setup] menu.  
Turning the Unit On/Off  
Turning the unit on  
For details on this operation, see “Saving Settings” (page I-35).  
1
Connect the power cord (sold separately) to the AC IN  
connector on the rear panel of the unit, and connect the  
other end of the cord to an AC power supply.  
2
Set the power switch to the ? position.  
Power switch  
The unit turns on and starts up.  
After startup is complete, a menu screen appears in the  
menu display and the unit is ready for operations.  
Tip  
The [Misc] (miscellaneous) menu appears after startup  
is complete.  
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Turn the V1 knob to select [System Format], and  
select the signal format and aspect ratio with the  
respective knobs.  
Configuring System  
Settings  
Rate  
Mon  
SS  
PGM  
30  
0001  
System  
Back  
System Format  
3D Mode  
1/8  
Configure the system mode, system date and time, and  
other system settings in the menu control block.  
System Reference  
Select  
Format  
Aspect  
108059  
16:9  
Knob Parameter Meaning  
Setting values  
V3  
Format  
Signal format 108059, 108050,  
720p59, 720p50,  
480i59, 576i50,  
Test1, Test2, Test3  
V1 V2  
V3 V4  
SETUP  
V4  
Aspect  
Aspect ratio  
16:9, 4:3  
For details on operations, see “Menu operations” (page I-11).  
Notes on setting values  
108059: 1080i/59.94 (HD mode)  
108050: 1080i/50 (HD mode)  
720p59: 720p/59.94 (HD mode)  
720p50: 720p/50 (HD mode)  
480i59: 480i/59.94 (SD mode)  
576i50: 576i/50 (SD mode)  
Configuring the Signal Format and  
Aspect Ratio  
Specify the image signal format and aspect ratio to be used  
by the unit.  
1)  
Test1: Used for tests.  
Test2: Used for tests.  
Test3: Used for tests.  
1
2
Press the SETUP button to display the [Setup] menu.  
1) When [Test1] is selected while VGA signals (640 × 480/  
59.94p, 60p) are input to HDMI IN 1 to 3, and you select  
HDMI inputs 1 to 3 using the PGM cross-point buttons 6  
to 8, 480i/59.94 signals will be output to PGM OUT.  
Turn the V1 knob to select [System], and press the  
knob.  
Rate  
Mon  
SS  
Note  
PGM  
30  
0001  
Under normal circumstances, do not use the Test1 to  
Test3 settings as they are intended for tests.  
Functioning and performance are not guaranteed if  
you use Test1 to Test3.  
Setup  
Startup Define  
System  
Audio  
2/11  
Video (Input)  
Select  
4
5
Press the V3 or V4 knobs.  
Enter  
A confirmation message appears.  
Press the V3 knob.  
OK  
The confirmation message disappears.  
6
Turn off the unit and turn it on again.  
The unit will restart with the specified signal format  
and aspect ratio applied.  
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Turn the V1 knob to select [Time], and set the clock  
with the respective knobs.  
Notes  
• When the signal format is set to an HD mode, the 4:3  
aspect ratio cannot be selected.  
• To save effects, keys, and other setup configurations,  
perform [Startup Define] in the [Setup] menu before  
turning off the unit (see page I-35).  
Rate  
Mon  
SS  
PGM  
30  
0001  
System  
7/8  
Date  
• If you want to configure other settings that require a  
system restart, configure all of the settings before  
restarting the unit.  
Time  
LCD Backlight  
Back  
Select  
Hour  
Min  
0
12  
Knob  
V3  
Parameter Meaning  
Setting values  
0 to 23  
Configuring the Date and Time  
Hour  
Min  
Hour  
Configure the unit’s internal clock.  
V4  
Minute  
0 to 59  
1
2
Press the SETUP button to display the [Setup] menu.  
6
Press the V3 or V4 knobs.  
Turn the V1 knob to select [System], and press the  
knob.  
Rate  
Mon  
SS  
PGM  
30  
0001  
Setup  
2/11  
Startup Define  
System  
Audio  
Video (Input)  
Select  
Enter  
3
Turn the V1 knob to select [Date], and set the date with  
the respective knobs.  
Rate  
Mon  
SS  
PGM  
30  
0001  
System  
6/8  
Date  
Time  
LCD Backlight  
Back  
Select  
Year  
Month  
Day  
2011  
1
1
Knob  
V2  
Parameter Meaning  
Setting values  
2000 to 2099  
1 to 12  
Year  
Month  
Day  
Year  
Month  
Day  
V3  
V4  
1 to 31  
4
Press the V2, V3, or V4 knobs.  
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2
Press the SETUP button to display the [Setup] menu.  
Configuring Video Signal  
Settings  
Turn the V1 knob to select [Video (XPT)], and press  
the knob.  
Rate  
Mon  
SS  
PGM  
30  
0001  
Configure settings for handling video signals on the unit.  
Setup  
Audio  
5/11  
Video (Input)  
Video (XPT)  
Video (Output)  
Select  
Assigning Video Signals to the  
Cross-Point Buttons  
Enter  
Assign the video signals that are input to the video input  
connectors on the rear panel of the unit and the unit’s  
internal signals to cross-point buttons 1 to 8 (PGM and  
PST/KEY) in the cross-point control block.  
3
Turn the V1 knob to select the number of the  
cross-point button ([XPT Assign 1] to [XPT Assign  
14]) to which you want to assign the video signal, and  
turn the V4 knob to select the video signal source.  
Signal Description  
name  
Rate  
Mon  
SS  
SDI  
1 to 4  
The signals that are input differ depending on the  
system mode.  
For SD mode:  
Assign the video of the SDI signals that are input  
to the SDI IN 1 to 4 connectors.  
For HD mode:  
Assign the video of the HD SDI signals that are  
input to the SDI IN 1 to 4 connectors.  
PGM  
30  
0001  
Video (XPT)  
Back  
1/15  
XPT Assign 1  
XPT Assign 2  
XPT Assign 3  
Select  
Source  
SDI1  
HDMI  
For HD mode:  
Knob  
Parameter Meaning  
Setting values  
1 to 3  
Assign the video of the HDMI signals that are  
input to the HDMI 1 to 3 connectors.  
V4  
Source  
Video signal Black, SDI1 to 4,  
DVI, H/V1 to 3,  
Notes  
ColBg, FM, PGM  
• These signals cannot be used in SD mode.  
• Content with High-bandwidth Digital Content  
Protection (HDCP) cannot be used.  
Notes on setting values  
Black: Black video  
VIDEO For SD mode:  
SDI1 to 4: Video input from the SDI IN 1 to 4  
connectors  
1 to 3  
Assign the video of the analog composite  
signals that are input to the VIDEO 1 to 3  
DVI: Video input from the DVI-I IN connector  
H/V1 to 3: Video input from the HDMI IN 1 to 3  
connectors or VIDEO IN 1 to 3 connectors  
ColBg: Color background video  
FM: Frame memory video  
connectors.  
Note  
These signals cannot be used in HD mode.  
DVI-I  
The signals that are input differ depending on the  
system mode.  
Assign the video of the DVI-I signals that are input  
to the DVI-I connector.  
Analog: XGA (1024 × 768) 60 Hz,  
SXGA (1280 × 1024) 60 Hz,  
PGM: Program video output  
4
Repeat step 3 for assignments to other buttons.  
WXGA (1280 × 768) 60 Hz  
Digital:  
When the system format is 720p/59.94, 720p/50,  
480i/59.94, 576i/50: Cannot be used.  
When the system format is 1080i/59.94,  
1080i/50: 1080p/50, 1080p/60  
Note  
Only signals of the format that is specified under [System  
Format] in the [Setup] menu can be input for SDI 1 to 4,  
HDMI 1 to 3, and VIDEO 1 to 3.  
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XGA: Analog, 1024 × 768/60  
SXGA: Analog, 1280 × 1024/60  
WXGA: Analog, 1280 × 768/60  
HDTV50: Digital, 1080p/50  
HDTV60: Digital, 1080p/60  
Tip  
The following assignments are set under factory default  
settings.  
PGM, PST/KEY  
cross-point button  
Default setting  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
SDI1  
SDI2  
SDI3  
SDI4  
DVI  
Note  
Digital signals are not accepted (i.e., not supported) in  
720p/59.94, 720p/50, 480i/59.94, or 576i/50 mode.  
H/V1  
H/V2  
H/V3  
Configuring the Format of the Signal  
Input to the DVI-I Connector  
To use DVI video inputs, configure the format of the signal  
input to the DVI-I connector on the rear panel of the unit.  
1
2
Press the SETUP button to display the [Setup] menu.  
Turn the V1 knob to select [Video (Input)], and press  
the knob.  
Rate  
Mon  
SS  
PGM  
30  
0001  
Setup  
Audio  
4/11  
Video (Input)  
Video (XPT)  
Video (Output)  
Select  
Enter  
3
Turn the V1 knob to select [DVI], turn the V3 knob to  
select the signal format, and press the knob.  
Rate  
Mon  
SS  
PGM  
30  
0001  
Video (Input)  
5/11  
DVI  
HDMI1  
HDMI2  
HDMI3  
Select  
Format  
Name  
XGA  
Knob Parameter Meaning  
V3 Format Signal format of XGA, SXGA,  
DVI  
Setting values  
DVI-I video  
WXGA,  
input  
HDTV50,  
HDTV60  
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Turn the V1 knob to select the channel fader number  
([Audio Input Assign 1] to [Audio Input Assign 6]) to  
which you want to assign the audio signal, and select  
the audio signals for L and R with the respective  
knobs.  
Configuring Audio Signal  
Settings  
Rate  
Mon  
SS  
Configure settings for handling audio signals on the unit.  
PGM  
30  
0001  
Audio  
Back  
Audio Input Assign 1  
Audio Input Assign 2  
Audio Input Assign 3  
1/20  
Assigning Audio Input Signals to the  
Channel Faders  
Select  
Left  
Right  
Assign the audio signals that are input to the audio input  
connectors on the rear panel of the unit to the channel  
faders (1 to 6).  
M/L1  
M/L1  
Knob  
Parameter Meaning  
Setting values  
Assigning separate audio to the left and right channels (L/  
R) of a fader creates a stereo fader, while assigning the  
same audio to the left and right channels creates a  
monaural fader.  
V3  
Left  
Left audio  
signal  
NotUse, M/L1,  
M/L2, M/L3,  
M/L4, M/L5,  
M/L6, L7, L8,  
SDI1L, SDI2L,  
SDI3L, SDI4L,  
HDMI1L,  
Audio input signals  
HDMI2L, HDMI3L  
Signal  
Description  
V4  
Right  
Right audio NotUse, M/L1,  
MIC/LINE  
1 to 6  
Assign the audio that is input to the MIC/  
LINE IN 1 to 6 connectors.  
signal  
M/L2, M/L3,  
M/L4, M/L5,  
M/L6, L7, L8,  
SDI1R, SDI2R,  
SDI3R, SDI4R,  
HDMI1R,  
LINE 7 and 8  
Assign the audio that is input to the LINE  
IN 7 and 8 connectors.  
SDI 1 to 4  
Assign the embedded audio of the SDI  
signals that are input to the SDI IN 1 to 4  
connectors.  
HDMI2R,  
HDMI3R  
Note  
4
Repeat step 3 for assignments to other channel faders.  
These signals will be assigned as stereo.  
HDMI 1 to 3  
For HD mode:  
Tip  
Assign the embedded audio that is input  
to the HDMI 1 to 3 connectors.  
The following assignments are set under factory default  
settings.  
Note  
These signals will be assigned as stereo  
in HD mode. These signals cannot be  
used in SD mode.  
Channel  
Default setting  
fader (L/R)  
1 (L/R)  
2 (L/R)  
3 (L/R)  
4 (L/R)  
5 (L)  
MIC/LINE IN 1  
MIC/LINE IN 2  
MIC/LINE IN 3  
MIC/LINE IN 4  
MIC/LINE IN 5  
MIC/LINE IN 6  
LINE IN 7  
1
2
Press the SETUP button to display the [Setup] menu.  
Turn the V1 knob to select [Audio], and press the  
knob.  
Rate  
Mon  
SS  
PGM  
30  
0001  
5 (R)  
Setup  
3/11  
6 (L)  
Startup Define  
System  
Audio  
6 (R)  
LINE IN 8  
Video (Input)  
Select  
Enter  
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Repeat step 3 to configure the levels for the other MIC/  
LINE IN connectors.  
Configuring the Mic/Line Levels for  
Audio Inputs  
Setting example:  
If a peak indicator lights at the default setting of  
[–20 dB], select the [+4 dB] setting. (However, the  
peak indicator may also light at the [+4 dB] setting in  
some cases.)  
Adjustment of mic/line levels is necessary when the peak  
indicators light red, or when the input signal indicators do  
not light while audio signal input exists.  
Peak  
indicator  
When the input signal indicators do not  
light  
When the input signal indicators do not light even when  
audio signals are being input, the reference values for the  
mic/line levels are not being met. In such cases, perform  
the previous peak indicator procedure, and configure the  
lower mic/line levels for the respective channels.  
Input signal  
indicator  
Setting example:  
If an input signal indicator does not light at the default  
setting of [–20 dB], select the [–44 dB] setting.  
When the peak indicators light red  
A channel fader’s peak indicator will light red if the audio  
signal input is too loud. In this case, since the analog mic/  
line level exceeds the input level of the currently selected  
line, use the following procedure to adjust it.  
1
2
Press the SETUP button to display the [Setup] menu.  
Turn the V1 knob to select [Audio], and press the  
knob.  
Rate  
Mon  
SS  
PGM  
30  
0001  
Setup  
3/11  
Startup Define  
System  
Audio  
Video (Input)  
Select  
Enter  
3
Turn the V1 knob to select the number of the MIC/  
LINE IN connector ([MIC/LINE 1 Level] to [MIC/  
LINE 6 Level]) for which you want to configure the  
mic/line level, and turn the V4 knob to select the level.  
Rate  
Mon  
SS  
PGM  
30  
0001  
Audio  
7/20  
MIC/LINE 1 Level  
MIC/LINE 2 Level  
MIC/LINE 3 Level  
MIC/LINE 4 Level  
Select  
Level  
-20dB  
Knob  
Parameter Meaning  
Level Input level  
Setting values  
V4  
–44 dB, 20 dB,  
+4 dB  
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When using the Multi Viewer, specify the video output for  
each sub-screen.  
Configuring Multi Viewer  
Settings  
1
2
Press the SETUP button to display the [Setup] menu.  
Turn the V1 knob to select [Multi Viewer], and press  
the knob.  
The Multi Viewer allows you to display multiple video  
inputs, program video outputs, and preview video outputs  
simultaneously on a monitor connected to the unit. A  
4-screen layout and a 10-screen layout are available.  
Rate  
Mon  
SS  
PGM  
30  
0001  
Setup  
8/11  
Video (Misc)  
4-screen layout  
10-screen layout  
Multi Viewer  
GPI/Tally  
Information  
Select  
1
2
4
1
2
3
4
5
6
Enter  
3
7
8
9
10  
3
Turn the V1 knob to select [Viewer Mode], and turn  
the V4 knob to select the split-screen layout.  
(The numbers indicate the number assignments for each  
sub-screen.)  
Rate  
Mon  
SS  
Multi Viewer output example: 10-screen layout  
Red frames indicate the sub-screens for video inputs that  
are currently on air (i.e., the program video).  
PGM  
30  
0001  
Multi Viewer  
Back  
1/11  
Viewer Mode  
Preview video  
Program video  
Signal Assign 1  
Signal Assign 2  
Select  
PVW  
PGM  
Split  
10  
Knob  
Parameter Meaning  
Setting  
values  
V4  
Split  
Split-screen  
layout  
4, 10  
SDI1  
DVI  
SDI2  
H/V1  
SDI3  
ColBg  
Black  
H/V2  
4
Turn the V1 knob to select the sub-screen ([Signal  
Assign 1] to [Signal Assign 10]) to which you want to  
assign the video signal, and turn the V4 knob to select  
the video signal.  
KEY SOURCE  
Red frame  
Rate  
Mon  
SS  
PGM  
30  
0001  
Multi Viewer  
Back  
Note  
2/11  
If a frame memory key is on air, the red frame appears in  
the [FM-V] (video) sub-screen.  
Viewer Mode  
Signal Assign 1  
Signal Assign 2  
Select  
Source  
PVW  
Knob  
Parameter Meaning Setting values  
V4  
Source  
Video  
signal  
Black, SDI1 to 4,  
DVI, H/V1 to 3,  
ColBg, FM-V, FM-K,  
PGM, PVW,  
Aux1PG, Aux1PV,  
Aux2PG, Aux2PV  
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Notes on setting values  
Black: Black video  
SDI1 to 4: Video input from the SDI IN 1 to 4  
connectors  
DVI: Video input from the DVI-I IN connector  
H/V1 to 3: Video input from the HDMI IN 1 to 3  
connectors or VIDEO IN 1 to 3 connectors  
ColBg: Color background video  
FM-V: Frame memory video  
FM-K: Frame memory key  
PGM: Program video output  
PVW: Preview video output  
Aux1PG: Program video output of the Aux1 bus  
Aux1PV: Preview video output of the Aux1 bus  
Aux2PG: Program video output of the Aux2 bus  
Aux2PV: Preview video output of the Aux2 bus  
5
Repeat step 4 to configure the other sub-screens.  
Tip  
The following video signals are assigned to each  
sub-screen under factory default settings.  
Sub-screen  
Video signal  
PVW  
1
2
PGM  
3
SDI1  
4
SDI2  
5
SDI3  
6
SDI4  
7
DVI  
8
H/V1  
9
H/V2  
10  
H/V3  
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Chapter  
PGM cross-point buttons  
Switching Video  
Switch between video signals that are input to the unit,  
compose images, and output programs from the PGM  
output connector.  
This section describes simple operations for switching  
video and applying effects while switching.  
The button that is lit red indicates  
the current program video output.  
Frequently used effects can be saved as “snapshots” and recalled when  
necessary. For details, see “Snapshots” (page I-34).  
2
Determine the next video to be used for program  
output, and press the corresponding PGM cross-point  
button.  
Cross-Point Button Switching  
This is the most basic form of switching. Switching  
between video A and video B occurs instantly without  
added effects.  
The program video switches.  
B
A
Checking the Preview Video before  
Switching with the CUT Button  
Preview the next video that will be used for the program  
output before switching.  
You can cut between videos by pressing a PGM  
cross-point button to which a different video is assigned.  
1
2
In the cross-point control block, press the PGM  
cross-point button to which the video you want to  
switch is assigned.  
1
In the cross-point control block, press the PGM  
cross-point button to which the video you want to  
switch is assigned.  
The PGM cross-point button you pressed lights red.  
Press the PST/KEY cross-point button to which the  
next video to be used for program output (i.e., the  
target for switching) is assigned.  
The button you pressed lights red, and the video is  
output as the program output.  
The PST/KEY cross-point button you pressed lights  
orange, and the selected video is used for PVW output.  
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Press the CUT button in the transition control block.  
Example: Frame In/Out (page I-27)  
With this effect, the next video is superimposed as a frame  
within the current program video output and gradually  
expands to replace the current video.  
Superimposed  
frame  
Multiple patterns may be available for certain effects. For details on the  
different patterns, see “Effect Pattern List” (page I-37).  
Basic operation flow  
The program video interchanges with the preview  
video.  
The lit PGM cross-point and PST/KEY cross-point  
buttons also interchange.  
Select the video for program output.  
r
Select the next video for output.  
r
Applying Effects while Switching  
(Mix/Effect)  
Select an effect (mix/effect).  
r
Execute the transition.  
Instead of an instantaneous cut, you can gradually switch  
from one video to another through the various effects.  
To execute the transition  
Press the AUTO TRANS button in the transition control  
block, or operate the fader lever.  
Transition into the next video by gradually overlapping the  
existing image.  
Fader lever  
Effect  
You can use Wipe, NAM (non-additive mix), Slide,  
Squeeze, Door, Frame In/Out, Flip Tumble, PinP  
(picture-in-picture), Mosaic, and Defocus effects.  
Example: Wipe (page I-37)  
With this effect, the next video for output replaces the  
current program video output as if wiping it away.  
AUTO TRANS button  
AUTO TRANS button (automatic execution)  
The video switches automatically at the current speed  
(transition rate) setting.  
You can change the transition rate under [Transition Rate (1/2)] in the  
[Misc] menu. For details on configuration, see “Configuring the Transition  
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Rate  
Mon  
SS  
The video switches over as you move the lever.  
Move the lever in the direction of the lit transition  
indicator. The transition starts, and proceeds according to  
the rate at which you move the lever.  
When the lever is completely raised or lowered, the  
transition is complete and the transition indicator for the  
opposite direction will light.  
PGM  
30  
0001  
Misc  
1/4  
Transition Rate (1/2)  
Transition Rate (2/2)  
Color BKGD  
Port Enable  
Select  
Effect  
Key  
FTB  
30  
30  
30  
Note  
Knob Parameter Meaning  
Setting values  
If both the indicators are lit, completely raise or lower the  
fader lever in either direction.  
V2  
V3  
V4  
Effect  
Key  
Effect transition 1 to 999 frames  
(30)  
Key transition  
FTB  
1 to 999 frames  
(30)  
Switching with mix  
FTB  
1 to 999 frames  
(fade-to-black) (30)  
1
2
3
Press the PGM cross-point button of the video for  
program output.  
transition  
Press the PST/KEY cross-point button for the next  
video for output.  
Selecting Effects with the Numeric  
Keypad (Direct Selection)  
Press the MIX button in the transition control block.  
The button lights orange.  
The following effect patterns are pre-assigned to the  
numeric buttons (0 to 9) in the numeric keypad block.  
These buttons make it easy for you to apply effects.  
Numeric Effect pattern  
button  
Numeric Effect pattern  
button  
1251  
(PinP)  
0009  
(Wipe)  
0
5
0023  
0021  
1
2
3
4
(Wipe:  
6
7
8
9
(Wipe:  
Box)  
MIX  
button  
Diamond)  
0024  
(Wipe:  
Circle)  
0001  
(Wipe:  
Horizontal)  
1201  
(Frame  
In/Out)  
0005  
(Wipe)  
4
Execute the transition.  
0017  
(Wipe)  
0007  
(Wipe)  
For details on specifying other effect patterns, see “Specifying effects by  
Configuring the Transition Rate  
You can change the rate at which a video switches over  
(i.e., transition rate) when the AUTO TRANS button is  
used to execute a transition.  
1
2
Press the PGM cross-point button of the video for  
program output.  
Press the PST/KEY cross-point button for the next  
video for output.  
1
2
Press the MISC button to display the [Misc] menu.  
Turn the V1 knob to select [Transition Rate (1/2)], and  
configure the transition rate with the V2 knob.  
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Select an effect in the numeric keypad block.  
Composing Images with  
Keys  
1
3
Keying is a function in which part of the background  
image is replaced by another image or superimposed text.  
The following keys can be used with this unit to compose  
video.  
Luminance key (page I-29)  
1)  
Based on the brightness (luminance) of the key source ,  
1)  
2
key fill image B is cut out and superimposed on image A  
(i.e., the background).  
In this composition example, the same image is selected as  
the key source and key fill.  
1) The signal for cutting out the background is called a key source, and the  
signal for filling the cutout portion is called a key fill.  
1 Press the EFF button to light it.  
2 If the DIRECT/ESC button is not lit, press the  
button to light it.  
3 Press the numeric button to which the effect pattern  
A
B
AB  
you want to use is assigned.  
World Market  
World Market  
4
Execute the transition.  
Specifying effects by pattern number  
Linear key  
This is a type of luminance key with a reduced variability  
in gain that allows more precise adjustment.  
Perform the following to specify effects by entering effect  
pattern numbers.  
For details on pattern numbers, see “Effect Pattern List” (page I-37).  
For details on operations, see “Making Detailed Adjustments to the Linear  
Key” (c Advanced Settings).  
1
2
3
Press the EFF button in the numeric keypad block to  
light it.  
Chroma key (page I-30)  
A particular color (chroma) component is removed from  
image B, and image B is superimposed on image A (i.e.,  
the background). Typically, a subject is shot in front of a  
blue screen and the portions of the background that contain  
blue components are later removed, leaving only the  
subject to be superimposed.  
If the DIRECT/ESC button is lit, press the button to  
turn it off.  
Use the numeric buttons (0 to 9) to enter the pattern  
number.  
A
B
AB  
The pattern number entered appears at the top left of  
the menu screen.  
4
Press the ENTER button.  
Background  
Image to be  
superimposed  
The pattern icon of the number entered appears, and  
the effect pattern number changes to an orange  
display.  
Tip  
If you press the DIRECT/ESC button before pressing  
the ENTER button after entering the pattern number,  
the entry will be canceled and revert to the original  
pattern number.  
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5 4  
7
6
1
2
3
8
1
2
Press the KEY bus delegation button.  
Knob Parameter Meaning Setting values  
Press the PGM cross-point button of the video for  
program output.  
V4  
Type  
Key type Lum (luminance key),  
selection Lin (linear key),  
Chr (chroma key)  
3
4
Press the PST/KEY cross-point button of the key  
material (i.e., the image to be superimposed on the  
program video output).  
If necessary, you can also configure the clip value  
(brightness), gain value, and key transparency.  
For details on configuration, see “Making Detailed Adjustments to the  
Luminance Key” (c Advanced Settings).  
Press the KEY next transition selection button.  
The selected image in its “key on” state is used for  
PVW output.  
8
Execute the transition.  
The image of the PST/KEY cross-point button is  
superimposed on the program video output.  
5
6
Press the MIX button or EFF button.  
You can also configure the duration for video composition (transition  
rate). For details on configuration, see the “Configuring the Transition  
Press the KEY button in the menu control block to  
display the [Key] menu.  
7
Turn the V1 knob to select [Key Type Select], and turn  
the V4 knob to select [Lum].  
Luminance key settings can be saved as “snapshots” and recalled when  
necessary. For details, see “Snapshots” (page I-34).  
Rate  
Mon  
SS  
PGM  
30  
0001  
Key  
2/27  
Back  
Key Transition  
Key Type Select  
Resizer  
Select  
Type  
Lum  
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Selecting the key fill and key source  
separately  
Perform the following between step 7 and 8 of the  
Knob Parameter Meaning  
Setting values  
V3  
Source  
Key source  
selection mode  
Self, Auto, Split  
previous procedure.  
2 Press the PST/KEY cross-point button to be used for  
the key source while holding down the KEY bus  
delegation button.  
1 Turn the V1 knob to select [Key Fill/Src Select], and  
turn the V3 knob to select [Split].  
Rate  
Mon  
SS  
PGM  
30  
0001  
Key  
4/27  
Key Transition  
Key Type Select  
Resizer  
Key Fill/Src Select  
Select  
Source  
Fill  
Split  
Bus  
Composing Images with Chroma Keys  
You can also adjust chroma keys manually (manual chroma key).  
For details, see “Making Detailed Adjustments to the Chroma Key”  
(c Advanced Settings).  
This section describes how to perform “auto chroma key”  
where you specify a portion of the foreground video (e.g.,  
a blue background color) and use it as a reference signal  
for creating the chroma key image through automatic  
adjustment.  
5 4  
7 - 11  
6
1
2
3
12  
4
1
2
Press the KEY bus delegation button.  
Press the KEY next transition selection button.  
The selected image in its “key on” state is used for  
PVW output.  
Press the PGM cross-point button of the video for  
program output.  
5
Press the MIX button or EFF button.  
3
Press the PST/KEY cross-point button of the key  
material (i.e., the image to be superimposed on the  
program video output).  
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7
Press the KEY button in the menu control block to  
display the [Key] menu.  
10Turn the V1 knob to select [Sample Mark], and press  
the V4 knob.  
Turn the V1 knob to select [Key Type Select], and turn  
the V4 knob to select [Chr].  
Rate  
Mon  
SS  
PGM  
30  
0001  
Auto Chromakey  
Back  
1/3  
Rate  
Mon  
SS  
PGM  
30  
Sample Mark  
0001  
Sample Mark Adjust  
Auto Adjust Execute  
Select  
Key  
2/27  
Back  
Mark  
Key Transition  
Key Type Select  
Resizer  
Enter  
Auto chroma key mode is enabled, and a white sample  
mark appears in the PVW image.  
Select  
Type  
Chr  
Knob Parameter Meaning Setting values  
V4  
Type  
Key type Lum (luminance key),  
selection Lin (linear key), Chr  
(chroma key)  
Sample mark  
8
Turn the V1 knob to select [Key Fill/Src Select], and  
turn the V3 knob to select [Self].  
Tip  
Rate  
Mon  
SS  
PGM  
30  
0001  
To disable auto chroma key mode, press the V4 knob  
again.  
Key  
Key Transition  
4/27  
Key Type Select  
Resizer  
Key Fill/Src Select  
Select  
11Turn the V1 knob to select [Sample Mark Adjust], and  
turn the respective knobs to move the sample mark to  
specify the color to remove (i.e., the reference signal  
for the chroma key).  
Source  
Fill  
Self  
Bus  
Knob Parameter Meaning  
V3 Source Key source  
selection mode  
Setting values  
Self, Auto, Split  
You can adjust the size and position of the sample  
mark using the following knob operations.  
Rate  
Mon  
SS  
PGM  
30  
0001  
9
Turn the V1 knob to select [Chromakey Auto Adj],  
and press the knob.  
Auto Chromakey  
Back  
2/3  
Sample Mark  
Sample Mark Adjust  
Auto Adjust Execute  
The menu changes to the [Auto Chromakey] menu for  
automatic chroma key adjustment.  
Select  
Pos H  
Pos V  
Size  
0.00  
0.00  
25.00  
Knob Parameter Meaning  
Setting values  
1)  
1)  
V2  
V3  
V4  
Pos H  
Pos V  
Size  
Horizontal  
position  
–100.00 to +100.00  
(0.00)  
Vertical  
position  
–100.00 to +100.00  
(0.00)  
Size  
1.00 to 100.00  
(25.00)  
1) The setting range will vary depending on the size setting.  
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press the V4 knob.  
Mixing Audio  
Rate  
Mon  
SS  
PGM  
30  
0001  
Mix audio that is input to the unit, and output the final  
audio (i.e., program output) from the PGM OUT connector  
of the audio output block.  
Auto Chromakey  
Back  
3/3  
Sample Mark  
Sample Mark Adjust  
Auto Adjust Execute  
Select  
Input signals must be assigned to the channel faders (1 to 6) in the audio  
control block beforehand. For details on configuration, see “Assigning  
Start  
Enter  
Auto chroma keying is executed using the color  
specified with the sample mark as a reference signal,  
and the composed image is output in the PVW area.  
1
Tip  
After the auto chroma keying is executed, the sample  
mark disappears automatically.  
13Execute the transition.  
The image of the PST/KEY cross-point button is  
superimposed on the program video output.  
2
3
You can also configure the duration for video composition (transition  
rate). For details on configuration, see the “Configuring the Transition  
1
In the audio control block, press the CH ON buttons  
for the channels to which the audio signals you want to  
mix are assigned to light them.  
Chroma key settings can be saved as “snapshots” and recalled when  
necessary. For details, see “Snapshots” (page I-34).  
The button lights green or turns off with each press.  
CH ON button status  
Button status  
Meaning  
Lit green  
Not lit  
On  
Off (default)  
Audio is output  
Audio disabled  
2
3
Adjust the audio levels using each channel fader to  
perform mixing.  
Use the program fader to adjust the audio level of the  
program output.  
If the peak indicators light red or the input signal indicators do not  
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Switching audio for monitoring  
Adjusting audio levels for monitoring  
Press the MONITOR SEL button to select [PGM].  
The button lights orange for a moment and the audio for  
monitoring switches in the following sequence with each  
press.  
Use the MONITOR LEVEL adjustment knob and the DIM  
button to adjust the level of the audio that is output to  
devices connected to the MON OUT L and R connectors  
and the HEADPHONES connector.  
PGM t AUX1 t AUX2 t MIX  
DIM button  
MONITOR LEVEL adjustment knob  
R
The current selection appears at the top right of the menu  
screen.  
Rate  
Mon  
SS  
PGM  
30  
0001  
Audio Channel1  
Back  
1/11  
Input Trim  
Filter  
Equalizer High  
Select  
Level  
0dB  
MONITOR LEVEL adjustment knob  
Turn the knob to perform adjustment of the audio level for  
monitoring.  
Audio for monitoring  
PGM: Audio output from the PGM OUT L and R  
connectors  
DIM button  
AUX1: Audio output from the AUX OUT 1 connector  
AUX2: Audio output from the AUX OUT 2 connector  
MIX: Audio output from the MIX OUT L and R  
connectors  
Pressing the button lights it orange and enables the dimmer  
function, which lowers the monitor level 20 dB. Pressing  
the button again disables the dimmer function and returns  
the original monitor level.  
Monitoring the Audio of a Particular  
Channel Only  
Use the Pre-Fade Listening (PFL) function to check the  
audio on a channel without the channel fader adjustments.  
You can do this, for example, on the MON OUT L and R  
connectors and the HEADPHONES connector.  
Viewing the audio level meters  
The audio level meters display the levels of the audio  
selected with the MONITOR SEL button within a 0 dB to  
–60 dB range (16 levels).  
Hold down the ACCESS/PFL button for the channel you  
want to monitor for at least 0.5 seconds. While the button  
is held down, the audio for that channel is monitored.  
Over level display  
Lights red when the  
level reaches 0 dB.  
Each level lights  
green as it is  
exceeded.  
When you release the ACCESS/PFL button, the  
monitoring is ended.  
The lowest level, –,  
Tips  
is always lit green.  
• If you press another ACCESS/PFL button for at least 0.5  
second during PFL, the sound of the subsequently  
specified channel is added.  
• This does not affect the program output, AUX output, or  
MIX output.  
Tips  
• Peak hold is performed.  
• During PFL (pre-fade listen), the PFL audio levels are  
displayed.  
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Press the STORE button.  
The snapshot is registered.  
Snapshots  
Tip  
The snapshot function allows you to save effect and key  
settings for specific scenes. By saving frequently used  
settings as snapshots, you can quickly recall settings when  
necessary. Up to 20 snapshots can be saved.  
If you enter a number that is already in use, the  
previous snapshot will be overwritten.  
Example: When registered to number 8  
The following information is stored in a snapshot.  
• Cross-point button numbers  
• Backgrounds/keys  
• Effect patterns  
• Key setting status  
Rate  
Mon  
SS  
PGM  
30  
8
0001  
Misc  
1/4  
Transition Rate (1/2)  
Transition Rate (2/2)  
Color BKGD  
• Transition status  
Port Enable  
Select  
Effect  
Key  
FTB  
30  
30  
30  
Saving Snapshots  
Snapshots can be exported to and imported from USB flash drive. For  
details on operations, see “Importing Snapshots” (c Advanced  
Settings).  
1
2
Recalling Snapshots  
1
3
1
2
Press the SNAPSHOT button in the numeric keypad  
block to light it.  
2
3
Use the numeric buttons to enter the number (1 to 20)  
under which to save the snapshot.  
The number entered appears as the snapshot number in  
the menu screen.  
1
2
Press the SNAPSHOT button in the numeric keypad  
block to light it.  
Tip  
Use the numeric buttons to enter the number of the  
snapshot to recall.  
If a snapshot is not currently registered to the number  
entered, “E” (empty) will appear to the left of the  
number.  
The number entered appears as the snapshot number in  
the menu screen.  
Tip  
If a snapshot is not currently registered to the number  
entered, “E” (empty) will appear to the left of the  
number.  
3
Press the ENTER button.  
The snapshot is recalled.  
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Saving and Selecting  
Settings  
To recall a snapshot without changing the cross-point,  
press the ENTER button while holding down the PGM  
cross-point button and/or PST/KEY cross-point  
button.  
You can save the current settings for effects, keys, and  
setup.  
Bus  
delegation  
Cross-point row Unchanged  
cross-point  
You can also select whether to start up the unit with the  
saved settings or with the factory default settings.  
BKGD  
PGM  
PGM bus  
PST bus  
PGM bus  
PST/KEY  
PGM  
KEY  
PST/KEY  
KEY bus (Fill bus  
and Source bus)  
Saving Settings  
1
2
Press the SETUP button to display the [Setup] menu.  
Turn the V1 knob to select [Startup Define], and press  
the V4 knob.  
Rate  
Mon  
SS  
PGM  
30  
0001  
Setup  
1/11  
Startup Define  
System  
Audio  
Video (Input)  
Select  
Store  
Enter  
The effect, key, and setup settings are saved.  
Tip  
When settings are saved, the [Startup Mode] automatically  
changes to [User].  
Note  
The current settings will be lost if the unit is turned off  
without saving.  
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Selecting the Settings Recalled at  
Startup  
1
2
Press the SETUP button to display the [Setup] menu.  
Turn the V1 knob to select [System], and press the  
knob.  
Rate  
Mon  
SS  
PGM  
30  
0001  
Setup  
2/11  
Startup Define  
System  
Audio  
Video (Input)  
Select  
Enter  
3
Turn the V1 knob to select [Startup Mode], turn the V4  
knob to select the mode, and press the knob.  
Rate  
Mon  
SS  
PGM  
30  
0001  
System  
5/8  
REF OUT Phase  
Startup Mode  
Date  
Time  
Select  
Def  
User  
Setting values  
Fact, User  
Knob Parameter Meaning  
V4  
Def  
Recalled  
settings  
Notes on setting values  
Fact: Factory default settings  
User: Saved settings  
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Squeeze  
1021  
Effect Pattern List  
1022  
1025  
1028  
1031  
1023  
1026  
1029  
1024  
1027  
1030  
Wipe  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Door  
1041  
1042  
1043  
10  
13  
16  
19  
22  
11  
14  
17  
20  
23  
12  
15  
18  
21  
24  
1044  
Frame In/Out  
1201  
1202  
1205  
1208  
1223  
1203  
1206  
1221  
1224  
1204  
1207  
1222  
Mix  
900  
MIX  
1)  
Flip Tumble  
NAM (non-additive mix)  
901  
NAM  
1101  
1102  
1)  
Slide  
1001  
PinP (picture-in-picture)  
1251  
1002  
1005  
1008  
1003  
1006  
1)  
1004  
1007  
Mosaic  
1701  
1)  
Defocus  
1702  
1) Can only be used for BKGD transitions.  
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Troubleshooting  
Please verify the problem again. If the problem persists, contact your local Sony representative.  
Problem  
Possible cause  
Solution  
The video output is not displayed and The FTB button is lit (on).  
the display is black.  
Turn the FTB button off.  
The BKGD and KEY next transition  
buttons cannot be selected  
simultaneously.  
DME wipe is selected for the effect transition Select an effect transition type other  
type. than DME.  
Cannot select DME wipe for the  
effect transition type.  
DME is selected for the key transition type, or Select a key transition type other than  
the resizer function is [On]. DME, or turn the resizer function [Off].  
Cannot select DME wipe for the key DME is selected for the effect transition type, Select an effect transition type other  
transition type.  
or the resizer function is [On].  
than DME, or turn the resizer function  
[Off].  
[Resizer] cannot be turned [On].  
CG files do not appear in the list.  
DME wipe is selected for the effect transition Select an effect transition or key  
or key transition type.  
transition type other than DME.  
The file is not saved in the import folder.  
Save the file in the “\Sony\MCS\FM”  
folder.  
The file name (including the extension)  
consists of 26 characters or more.  
Edit the file name to 25 characters or  
less (including the extension).  
Alpha channel video cannot be  
imported.  
The CG files that include alpha channels  
were not created properly.  
Create CG files that include alpha  
channels in TGA or TIFF format.  
The menu selection buttons do not  
function.  
Entry of an effect pattern number or snapshot Operate the menu after you finish  
number is in progress in the numeric keypad entering the effect pattern number or  
block.  
snapshot number.  
Movement to sub-menus (lower  
menu levels) is disabled.  
The FTB button in the transition  
control block does not function.  
AUX 1 or AUX 2 is delegated to the cross-  
point control block (i.e., the AUX 1 or AUX 2 selection to BKGD or KEY.  
bus delegation button is selected).  
Change the bus delegation button  
[Fade To Black] is set to [Disbl] in the [Setup] Set [Fade To Black] to [Enbl].  
menu >[Video (Misc)] menu.  
The KEY TRANS button in the  
transition control block does not  
function.  
AUX 1 or AUX 2 is delegated to the cross-  
point control block (i.e., the AUX 1 or AUX 2 selection to BKGD or KEY.  
bus delegation button is selected).  
Change the bus delegation button  
The EFF button in the transition  
control block does not function.  
The KEY next transition button does  
not turn on (i.e., light).  
After configuring the date and time  
settings, the settings appear  
If the date and time appear incorrectly, the  
internal battery may be weak.  
Contact your local Sony representative.  
incorrectly after restarting the power.  
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Maintenance  
Remove dust from the ventilation holes once a month or  
whenever the holes are dirty.  
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420 mm (16 / in.)  
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Specifications  
General  
Supported formats  
1080i/ 50 Hz, 59.94 Hz  
720p/ 50 Hz, 59.94 Hz  
480i/ 59.94 Hz  
576i/ 50 Hz  
Power  
Power consumption  
100 V: 0.7 A, 240 V: 0.3 A  
100 to 240 V AC 10%, 50/60 Hz  
Inrush current (1) Maximum possible inrush current at  
initial switch-on (Voltage changes  
caused by manual switching):  
40 A peak, 10 A r.m.s. (240 V AC)  
(2) Inrush current after a mains  
interruption of five seconds (Voltage  
changes caused at zero-crossing):  
10 A peak, 5 A r.m.s. (240 V AC)  
Operation guarantee temperature  
5 °C to 40 °C (41 °F to 104 °F)  
Performance guarantee temperature  
10 °C to 35 °C (50 °F to 95 °F)  
Storage temperature  
1
265 mm (10 / in.)  
2
Video signals  
–20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)  
Video input  
SDI  
Dimensions  
Mass  
420 × 122 × 265 mm  
BNC (4), 75 Ω, 0.8 Vp-p 10%,  
1.5 Gbps, 270 Mbps  
SMPTE-292M, SMPTE-299M,  
SMPTE-259M-C, SMPTE-272M-A  
HDMI (Type A) (3)  
5
7
1
(16 / × 4 / × 10 / in.)  
8
8
2
(WHD, excluding protrusions)  
Approx. 5.0 kg (13 lb. 4 oz.)  
HDMI  
DVI-I  
HDCP not supported, CEC not supported  
DVI (1) (DVI-IN)  
HDCP not supported, digital/analog RGB  
supported  
Composite  
Reference  
BNC (3), 1 Vp-p 2 dB, negative sync  
(75 Ω)  
BNC (2), loop through 75 Ω  
Analog black burst or tri-level sync signal  
+6 dB to –3 dB reference value  
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Supported input formats  
• HD/SD system  
Supported output formats  
• HD/SD system  
SD/HD  
Input SDI IN  
1 to 4  
HDMI IN  
1 to 3  
DVI-I IN  
VIDEO IN REF IN  
1 to 3  
SD/HD  
Output  
SDI OUT  
DVI-D OUT  
VIDEO OUT AUX REF OUT  
1)  
Digital  
Format  
Analog  
1)  
MV  
PGM, AUX1,  
AUX2, MV  
AUX  
Format  
SD  
576i/50  
576i/50  
Not  
supported  
Not  
XGA (1024×768) / 60 PAL  
PAL BB  
NTSC BB  
PAL BB  
supported SXGA (1280×1024) /  
SD  
HD  
576i/50  
576i/50  
Not supported 576i/50  
PAL  
PAL BB  
60  
WXGA) 1280×768) /  
60  
480i/59.94  
1080i/50  
480i/59.94  
1080i/50  
Not supported 480i/59.94  
NTSC  
NTSC BB  
PAL BB  
480i/59.94 480i/59.94 Not  
supported  
Not  
XGA (1024×768) / 60 NTSC  
1080i/50  
1080i/50  
Not supported  
supported SXGA (1280×1024) /  
60  
1080i/59.94 1080i/59.94  
1080i/59.94  
720p/50  
1080i/59.94 Not supported  
NTSC BB  
PAL BB  
WXGA) 1280×768) /  
60  
720p/50  
720p/50  
720p/50  
Not supported  
Not supported  
HD  
1080i/50  
1080i/50  
1080i/50  
1080p/50 XGA (1024×768) / 60 Not  
SXGA (1280×1024) /  
supported 1080i/50  
720p/59.94  
720p/59.94  
720p/59.94  
720p/59.94  
NTSC BB  
60  
(tri-level)  
WXGA) 1280×768) /  
60  
1080i/59.94 1080i/59.94 1080i/59.94 1080p/60 XGA (1024×768) / 60 Not  
NTSC BB  
SXGA (1280×1024) /  
supported 1080i/  
60  
59.94  
(tri-level)  
• 3D system (Single, Dual Stream)  
WXGA) 1280×768) /  
60  
SD/HD  
Output  
SDI OUT  
DVI-D OUT  
VIDEO OUT AUX  
REF OUT  
720p/50  
720p/50  
720p/50  
Not  
XGA (1024×768) / 60 Not  
PAL BB  
supported SXGA (1280×1024) /  
supported 720p/50  
(tri-level)  
1)  
PGM, AUX1,  
AUX  
MV  
60  
Format  
1)  
AUX2 MV  
WXGA) 1280×768) /  
60  
HD  
1080i/50  
1080i/50  
1080i/50  
1080i/50  
Not supported  
Not supported  
Not supported  
Not supported  
PAL BB  
720p/59.94 720p/59.94 720p/59.94 Not  
XGA (1024×768) / 60 Not  
NTSC BB  
supported SXGA (1280×1024) /  
supported 720p/  
1080i/59.94  
720p/50  
1080i/59.94  
720p/50  
1080i/59.94  
720p/50  
1080i/59.94  
720p/50  
NTSC BB  
PAL BB  
60  
59.94  
(tri-level)  
WXGA) 1280×768) /  
60  
720p/59.94  
720p/59.94  
720p/59.94  
720p/59.94  
NTSC BB  
1) WXGA (1280 × 768) supports only the following formats.  
1) MV: MULTI VIEWER  
Resolution  
Frequency (Hz) fs (MHz)  
60 68.250  
fH (KHz)  
fV (Hz)  
H (pix)  
V (line)  
790  
1280 × 768  
47.396  
59.995  
1440  
Audio signals  
• 3D system (Single, Dual Stream)  
Audio input  
Analog input 1 and 2  
SD/HD  
Input SDI IN  
1 (L) 2 (R)  
Format  
SDI IN  
HDMI IN  
DVI-I IN  
Analog  
Not  
VIDEO IN REF IN  
1 to 3  
3 (L) 4 (R) 1 to 3  
Digital  
XLR+TRS combo (2)  
(MIC/LINE 1 and 2), male  
HD  
1080i/50  
1080i/50  
1080i/50  
Not  
Not  
Not  
PAL BB  
supported supported supported supported 1080i/50  
(tri-level)  
1080i/59.94 1080i/59.94 1080i/59.94 Not  
Not  
Not  
Not  
NTSC  
Reference input level: –44 dBu, –20 dBu,  
+4 dBu, input impedance: 3.3 kΩ or  
more  
supported supported supported supported BB  
1080i/  
59.94  
(tri-level)  
720p/50  
720p/50  
720p/50  
Not  
Not  
Not  
Not  
PAL BB  
supported supported supported supported 720p/50  
(tri-level)  
Analog input 3 to 6  
720p/59.94 720p/59.94 720p/59.94 Not  
Not  
Not  
Not  
NTSC  
TRS phone (4) (MIC/LINE 3 to 6)  
Reference input level: –44 dBu, –20 dBu,  
+4 dBu, input impedance: 3.3 kΩ or  
more  
supported supported supported supported BB  
720p/  
59.94  
(tri-level)  
Analog input 7 and 8  
Video output  
Phono jack (2) (LINE 7 and 8)  
Reference input level: –10 dBu,  
input impedance: 10 kΩ or more  
SDI  
BNC (4), 75 Ω, 0.8 Vp-p 10%,  
1.5 Gbps, 270 Mbps  
SMPTE-292M, SMPTE-299M,  
SMPTE-259M-C, SMPTE-272M-A  
DVI (2) (AUX, MULTI VIEWER)  
HDCP not supported  
BNC (1), 1 Vp-p 2 dB, negative sync  
(75 Ω)  
Output material identical to DVI-D  
(AUX) output  
BNC (1), 75 Ω  
black burst signal,  
NTSC: 0.286 Vp-p 2 dB, negative sync  
(75 Ω)  
PAL: 0.3 Vp-p 2 dB, negative sync  
(75 Ω)  
Audio output  
Analog output 1 and 2  
XLR (2) (PGM OUT L and R), female  
DVI-D  
Composite  
Reference level: +4 dBu (10 kΩ load),  
max. output level: +24 dBu,  
output impedance: 150 Ω  
Analog output TRS phone (4)  
Reference  
(AUX 1/AUX 2/MON L/MON R)  
Reference level: +4 dBu (10 kΩ load),  
max. output level: +24 dBu,  
output impedance: 150 Ω  
Analog output Phono jack (2) (MIX L/MIX R)  
Reference level: 10 dBu (10 kΩ load),  
max. output level: 10 dBu,  
output impedance: 470 Ω  
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Headphones output  
Standard stereo PHONE (1)  
Max. output: 25 mW × 2 (16 Ω load)  
• Always make a test recording, and verify that it was  
recorded successfully.  
SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF  
ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,  
COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON  
ACCOUNT OF FAILURE OF THIS UNIT OR ITS  
RECORDING MEDIA, EXTERNAL STORAGE  
SYSTEMS OR ANY OTHER MEDIA OR STORAGE  
SYSTEMS TO RECORD CONTENT OF ANY  
TYPE.  
• Always verify that the unit is operating properly before  
use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR  
DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT  
NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR  
REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF THE LOSS  
OF PRESENT OR PROSPECTIVE PROFITS DUE  
TO FAILURE OF THIS UNIT, EITHER DURING  
THE WARRANTY PERIOD OR AFTER  
Other interfaces  
USB  
Type A (1)  
REMOTE  
9-pin D-sub (1), male, RS-232C,  
38.4 k Baud  
TALLY/GPI  
15-pin D-sub (1), male  
Input: 4 ch, output: 8 ch Open Corrector  
(max. current 5 mA or less, max.  
voltage 5 V or less)  
Supplied accessories  
75-Ω termination resistor (1)  
Operating Instructions (Volume I Basic Operation)  
(Japanese and English, 1 each) (this document)  
CD-ROM (Operating Instructions (Volume I Basic  
Operation/Volume II Advanced Settings)) (1)  
Warranty (1)  
EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY, OR FOR  
ANY OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER.  
Optional accessories  
1 AC power code (for USA and Canada)  
1
125 V, 10 A, 2.4 m (7 ft. 10 / in.)  
2
Part number: 1-551-812-31  
1 AC power code (for Europe)  
1
250 V, 10 A, 2.5 m (8 ft. 2 / in.)  
2
Part number: 1-782-929-12  
1 AC power code (for China)  
1
250 V, 10 A, 1.83 m (6 ft. / in.)  
2
Part number: 1-830-860-11  
2 Holder, Plug (Black)  
Part number: 2-990-242-01  
AC inlet  
(Unit)  
2
1
Design and specifications are subject to change without  
notice.  
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Pin Configurations  
Example Connection of GPI Input  
Switch or relay connection  
TALLY/GPI connector  
15-pin D-sub, male  
External device  
MCS-8M  
Pin No.  
Signal name Description  
1
GPO1  
GPO2  
GPO3  
GPO4  
GPO5  
GPO6  
GPO7  
GPO8  
GND  
GPI output 1 / tally 1  
GPI output 2 / tally 2  
GPI output 3 / tally 3  
GPI output 4 / tally 4  
GPI output 5 / tally 5  
GPI output 6 / tally 6  
GPI output 7 / tally 7  
GPI output 8 / tally 8  
GND  
10 kΩ  
2
3
1 kΩ  
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
GND  
GND  
Open collector connection  
GPI1  
GPI input 1  
GPI2  
GPI input 2  
External device  
MCS-8M  
GPI3  
GPI input 3  
GPI4  
GPI input 4  
10 kΩ  
GND  
GND  
1 kΩ  
REMOTE connector  
RS-232C, 9-pin D-sub, male  
Pin No.  
Signal name Description  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
No Connection  
Received Data  
Transmitted Data  
Data Terminal Ready  
Ground  
RX  
TX  
DTR  
GND  
DSR  
RTS  
CTS  
Example Connection of Tally/GPI  
Output  
Data Set Ready  
Request to Send  
Clear to Send  
MCS-8M  
External device  
No Connection  
Maximum voltage: 5 V  
Maximum load  
current: 5 mA  
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AUX OUT Assign II-33  
DME Wipe Modify Menu II-18  
Crop H II-18  
Index  
Crop V II-18  
Positioner II-18  
Positioner Adjust II-18  
Size II-18  
B
Border Adjust II-25  
Numerics  
3D Mode II-41, II-48  
3D System II-40  
Border Matte Adjust II-25  
Bus Delegation II-9  
DVI Input Signals II-51  
DVI OUT AUX Assign II-53  
DVI OUT MULTI VIEWER  
Assign II-53  
II-19, II-20  
A
Aspect II-17, II-26, II-30  
E
C
I-30, II-10, II-15, II-19  
Effect Menu II-15  
Chr Key Adjust II-28  
Chr Key Window II-28  
Chr Key Window Adj II-28  
Detailed Adjustments II-21  
Chromakey Manual Adj II-24  
Color BKGD II-8  
Color Cancel II-28  
Color Cancel Adjust II-28  
Compressor II-32  
Configuration Data II-37  
Crop H II-18  
Crop V II-18  
Audio Channel Menu II-31  
AUX OUT Assign II-33  
Equalizer High II-32  
DME Wipe Adjust II-15  
DME Wipe Bkgd Color II-16  
DME Wipe Edge II-16  
DME Wipe Edge Color II-16  
Effect Transition II-15  
Wipe Adjust II-15  
Equalizer Low II-32  
Equalizer Mid II-32  
Filter II-31  
Input Trim II-31  
Limiter/Compressor II-32  
MIX OUT Assign II-33  
Pan II-32  
Wipe Edge II-15  
Wipe Edge Color II-15  
Effect Transition II-15  
Equalizer II-32  
Equalizer High II-32  
Equalizer Low II-32  
Equalizer Mid II-32  
Export II-36  
Export Config II-37  
Export Snapshot II-38  
Exporting II-36, II-37, II-38  
Configuration Data II-37  
Frame Memory II-36  
Snapshot II-38  
PGM Assign II-33  
Cropping II-13  
Audio Menu II-49  
Audio Input Assign II-49  
Audio Output Delay II-50  
MIC/LINE Level II-49  
Oscillator II-50  
D
Output Level II-50  
SDI OUT AUX Assign II-50  
SDI OUT MULTI VIEWER  
Assign II-50  
F
Digital Multi Effect II-7, II-20  
DME II-7, II-20  
Fade To Black II-54  
File Menu II-37, II-38, II-39  
Export Config II-37  
Export Snapshot II-38  
Import Config II-38  
Import Snapshot II-39  
USB Memory Format II-39  
Fine Key II-25  
SDI OUT PGM Assign II-49  
Audio Mixing II-31  
Audio Output Delay II-50  
Auto Chromakey Menu II-27  
Auto Adjust Execute II-27  
Sample Mark II-27  
Sample Mark Adjust II-27  
DME Wipe II-13  
Basic Operations II-13  
Detailed Adjustments II-13  
DME Wipe Adjust II-15  
DME Wipe Bkgd Color II-16  
DME Wipe Edge II-16  
DME Wipe Edge Color II-16  
Fine Key Adjust H II-25  
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Fine Key Adjust V II-25  
Key Edge Type II-25  
Key Fill Mat Adjust II-23  
Key Fill/Src Select II-23  
Key Invert II-24  
Location II-26  
Lum Key Adjust II-23  
Lum Key Mode II-23  
Formatting USB Flash Drive II-39  
Frame Memory II-34  
Frame Memory Freeze II-35  
Frame Memory Menu  
II-34, II-35, II-36  
Key Mask II-25  
Key Mask Box H II-25  
Key Mask Box V II-25  
Key Menu II-23  
M
Manual Chromakey Menu II-28  
Chr Key Adjust II-28  
Chr Key Window II-28  
Chr Key Window Adj II-28  
Color Cancel II-28  
Border Adjust II-25  
Border Matte Adjust II-25  
Chromakey Auto Adj II-24  
Chromakey Manual Adj II-24  
Fine Key II-25  
Fine Key Adjust H II-25  
Fine Key Adjust V II-25  
Key DME Wipe II-24  
Key Edge Type II-25  
Key Fill Mat Adjust II-23  
Key Fill/Src Select II-23  
Key Invert II-24  
Export II-36  
Frame Memory Freeze II-35  
Import II-36  
Input Freeze II-34  
Select II-35  
Color Cancel Adjust II-28  
Menu  
Freezing II-34  
Message List II-55  
Misc Menu II-8  
G
GPI Input I-42, II-43, II-44  
GPI Output/Tally II-45  
GPI/Tally Menu II-44  
GPI Input II-44  
Key Mask II-25  
Key Mask Box H II-25  
Key Mask Box V II-25  
Key Soft Edge II-25  
Key Transition II-23  
Key Type Select II-23  
Key Wipe II-24  
Key Wipe Edge II-24  
Lin Key Adjust II-23  
Lin Key Mode II-24  
Lum Key Adjust II-23  
Lum Key Mode II-23  
Resizer II-23  
GPI Output/Tally II-45  
On Air Source II-46  
H
HDMI II-51  
Color BKGD II-8  
Port Enable II-8  
I
Import II-36  
Key Soft Edge II-25  
I-12, II-8, II-20, II-23  
Key Transition II-20  
Key Type II-21  
Key Wipe II-24  
Key Wipe Edge II-24  
Key Wipe Modify Menu II-29  
Aspect II-30  
Transition Rate II-8  
MIX OUT Assign II-33  
Multi II-17, II-30  
Import Config II-38  
Import Snapshot II-39  
Importing II-36, II-38, II-39  
Configuration Data II-38  
Image II-36  
Snapshot II-39  
Information II-54  
Input Freeze II-34  
Input Reference Signals II-47  
Input Trim II-31  
Multi II-30  
Multi Adjust II-30  
Positioner II-29  
Multi Adjust II-17, II-30  
Positioner Adjust II-29  
Rotation II-29  
Rotation Adjust II-29  
K
N
Basic Operations II-19  
Detailed Adjustments II-20  
I-35, II-19, II-20, II-23  
Key DME Wipe II-24  
Key DME Wipe Modify Menu II-30  
Positioner II-30  
Non-Additive Mix II-7  
L
LCD Backlight II-48  
Limiter II-32  
Limiter/Compressor II-32  
Lin Key Adjust II-23  
Lin Key Mode II-24  
Positioner Adjust II-30  
Size II-30  
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Audio II-49  
O
GPI/Tally II-44  
Information II-54  
Install II-54  
System II-47  
Video (Input) II-51  
Video (Misc) II-54  
Video (Output) II-53  
Video (XPT) II-52  
On Air Source II-46  
Oscillator II-50  
U
Output Level II-50  
USB Memory Format II-39  
P
V
VIDEO II-51  
Video (Input) Menu II-51  
DVI II-51  
Pan II-32  
PGM Assign II-33  
Port Enable II-8  
Positioner II-16, II-18, II-29  
Positioner Adjust  
II-16, II-18, II-29, II-30  
SHIFT II-52  
Size II-18  
HDMI II-51  
SDI II-51  
VIDEO II-51  
Video (Misc) Menu II-54  
Fade To Black II-54  
Switch Timing II-54  
Video (Output) Menu II-53  
DVI OUT AUX Assign II-53  
DVI OUT MULTI VIEWER  
Assign II-53  
Startup Mode II-48  
System Configuration Example  
3D System II-6  
SD System II-5  
System Menu II-48  
3D Mode II-48  
SDI OUT AUX Assign II-53  
SDI OUT MULTI VIEWER  
Assign II-53  
SDI OUT PGM Assign II-53  
VIDEO II-53  
R
REF OUT Phase II-48  
Reference Signal Input/Output  
Block I-14  
Video (XPT) Menu II-52  
XPT Assign II-52  
XPT Shift Mode II-52  
Resizer II-23  
Resizer Menu II-26  
Aspect II-26  
Date II-48  
LCD Backlight II-48  
REF OUT Phase II-48  
Startup Mode II-48  
System Format II-48  
System Reference II-48  
Time II-48  
Location II-26  
Rotation II-27  
Rotation Mode II-26  
Rotation II-17, II-29  
Rotation Adjust II-17, II-29  
Rotation Mode II-26  
System Reference II-48  
W
Wipe I-26, I-37, II-7, II-10, II-20  
Wipe Adjust II-15  
Wipe Edge II-12, II-15  
Wipe Edge Color II-15  
Wipe Modify Menu II-16  
Aspect II-17  
T
S
Tally Output II-43  
Transition Type II-7  
Transition Type Selection Button  
I-11  
SDI II-51  
Multi II-17  
Multi Adjust II-17  
Positioner II-16  
Positioner Adjust II-16  
Rotation II-17  
SDI OUT AUX Assign II-50, II-53  
SDI OUT MULTI VIEWER  
Assign II-50, II-53  
SDI OUT PGM Assign II-49, II-53  
Select II-35  
Setup II-47  
Setup Menu II-44, II-47, II-49, II-51,  
II-52, II-53, II-54  
Rotation Adjust II-17  
Wipe Patterns II-11  
I-11, I-29, I-30, II-10, II-19  
X
I-45  
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XPT Shift Mode II-52  
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